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UPSC 2008: Which of the following pairs about India's economic indicator and agricultural production (all in rounded figures) are correctly matched? 1. GDP per capita (current prices) : Rs 37,000 2. Rice : 180 million tons 3. Wheat : 75 million tons Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a)1, 2 and 3
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1 and 3 only
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) 1 and 3 only
In 2007-08 India’s nominal per-capita GDP was about Rs 37,000 and wheat output roughly 75 million t, so statements 1 and 3 are correct. Rice production was around 92 million t, far below the 180 million t quoted, so statement 2 is wrong. Hence option (d). ([selfstudyhistory.com](https://selfstudyhistory.com/2015/01/22/gs-prelims-previous-years-question-paper-2008-part-3/?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2008, GS Paper 1, as Question 9. It falls under Indian Economy > Agriculture & Rural Development.
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